It’s the wonderment of Mother Earth and her ability to expand and contract in all sorts of ways which takes my breath away. And, last night when I decided I needed to get out and hike to get a fresh perspective and to also get out of this 16-foot trailer for the whole day, the only place I wanted to see was the place I picked to stay…my favorite volcanic site, Snow Canyon State Park. Even though it’s a small park, I never get bored seeing its geologic fabulousness.

I really can’t add to the adventure much but will explain a little under each photo, but, other than that, words still escape me. I’m breathless. Swept away by its beauty and power. Enjoy.

If you’re interested in the volcanic history of this place (from 27,000 years ago), then read this.

Lava rocks are sprinkled like peppercorns all over this landscape.

Views are too majestic and regal to reduce to words. It’s so very quiet here.

Layers of Petrified Sand Dunes of all colors!

Petrified Sand Dunes

Lava rock capped petrified sand dunes.

Closer look of Lava rock capped petrified dunes.

Layers of petrified dunes eroded away by wind and rain.

Hiked up to see the Pioneer Names Trail.

Pioneer Names Trail takes you to see where pioneers wrote their names & date in axle grease dating back to 1881!

Hiked next to Jenny’s Canyon.

Jenny’s Canyon

Had to go back, of course, to the Snow Canyon Overlook. This was to the left of where I was standing.

Yep. Had to take another pic of it. I couldn’t delete one!

Got a decent selfie of my back overlooking the overlook without getting vertigo. It only took about 7 tries!